Approaches Methods & Modes

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Subject: [PD 3408] OPD Modes of Delivery
Date: David Rosen DJRosen at theworld.com
From: Tue Jun 16 09:06:10 EDT 2009

PD Colleagues,

For those who may have experience with only one mode or format of online professional development (OPD) the attached table describing several different modes might be useful. Perhaps Jackie could add this to the ALE Wiki, where others could add comments or suggest other modes of delivery. One of the important early decisions about what OPD mode to use is whether it needs to be synchronous (in real time), asynchronous, or both. Some modes are only asynchronous or only synchronous. Some offer both. Of course, an OPD designer can also choose several modes (including face-to-face for blended PD models.) Some delivery modes are very costly, and some are not. Some are free.

(See Resources Section for the Attachment)

David J. Rosen
DJRosen at theworld.com

Subject: [PD 3411] Re: OPD Modes of Delivery
From: mev at litwomen.org mev at litwomen.org
Date: Tue Jun 16 10:09:41 EDT 2009

Hi David

thanks for this -- but is this intended to be a comprehensive list?

what about others -- for example -- Webinar, podcasts, YouTube -- where would you place these on the grid?

are there other platforms/modes people know about that we could add?

thanks
Mev

Subject: [PD 3418] Re: OPD Modes of Delivery
From: Kathy Olesen-Tracey ktracey at cait.org
Date: Tue Jun 16 10:47:41 EDT 2009

Thank you for posting this chart. I think it is extremely valuable and provides a great overview of the diversity of distance learning options. Although the chart states that phone conferences and video conferences are completely synchronous but I believe these two modes of distance learning PD can include a blended approach. For example, we (the GED-i Team) recently completed a series of conference calls on setting student benchmarks. Prior to engaging in the actual call, participants were sent introductions via email. The introduction included handouts and resources that needed to be reviewed prior to the call. Participants were required to send -via email- their 'burning question' to the trainer.

This process allowed us to get to know the participants, share relevant resources, and identify their personal goal for attending the call. This was all done asynchronously. After the call, summaries of the discussion were sent out via email to the participants, allowing the continuation of networking.

The beauty of distance learning PD is that, when the goals and objectives are defined, there are many tools and resources at our fingertips that we can use to create dynamic learning opportunities.

-- Center for the Application of Information Technologies

Subject: [PD 3420] Re: OPD Modes of Delivery
From: David Rosen DJRosen at theworld.com
Date: Tue Jun 16 12:28:23 EDT 2009

Kathy,

Thanks for this great example of what I mean when I wrote " Of course, an OPD designer can also choose several modes (including face-to-face for blended PD models.)" This mixed mode approach, such as you describe, is often the most effective.

David J. Rosen
DJRosen at theworld.com

Subject: [PD 3412] AALPD Methods Matrix and the OPD Modes of Delivery
From: Jackie A. Taylor jackie at jataylor.net
Date: Tue Jun 16 10:28:03 EDT 2009

Hello All,

Thank you to Jere Johnston for sharing the research foundation from the NCSALL How Teachers Change Study and to David Rosen for the OPD Modes of Delivery attachment. I'd like offer another, related resource that compliments these two points well:

AALPD has a Matrix of Methods for Professional Development (http://wiki.literacytent.org/index.php/PDMethodsMatrix) that organizes approaches into 4 primary areas:

  • Face to Face Across Programs
  • Online or Hybrid Professional Development
  • Program-based, and
  • Supported Individual Learning (Self-Study).

I like this tool b/c it helps professional developers and designers:

  • Think about the approach (noted above)
  • Find examples of methods that fit into each approach (like courses, discussion lists, wikis, coaching, mentoring, publishing, etc)
  • Examine the goals each approach serves
  • Consider various issues when using each approach
  • Quickly find theory and research on the effectiveness of the approach

Anyone can edit the AALPD Matrix of Methods for Professional Development, so you might wish to offer updates in any of these categories. See this page for a quick way to offer up additions/changes:

http://wiki.literacytent.org/index.php/AddingToThePDMatrix

Jackie

~~ Jackie Taylor, Online Facilitator, jackie at jataylor.net
Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List
http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/Professionaldevelopment

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